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Renewables overtake coal as biggest global source of electricity

The authors say it's a sign that renewables can keep up the pace with the growing appetite for electricity worldwide.

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Solar leads the way as renewables hit 54% of EU energy generation

For the first month in history, solar energy was the main source of electricity generated in the EU.

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Ørsted proceeds with share sale at 67% discount to raise capital

Danish offshore wind energy company Ørsted is facing financial uncertainty after the Trump administration derailed its US projects.

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Algae grown on dairy effluent cuts mineral fertiliser use by 25%

Researchers are developing bio-based fertilisers that reduce pollution, save energy and could curb Europe’s reliance on Russian imports. One promising solution: algae grown on wastewater.

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Trump plans to block two Iberdrola wind farms off Massachusetts coast

President Donald Trump plans to block two Iberdrola wind farms off the US coast, a new step by the president in his fight against renewable energy.

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Ørsted sees shares plunge as US halts work on offshore wind farm

The world's biggest offshore wind farm developer Ørsted saw its shares dive into the double-digit losses as the company’s Revolution Wind project received a stop-work order from the US authorities. This comes at a testing moment for the company's finances.

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China’s emissions may have peaked as solar energy surges

New data shows china's carbon emissions fell in early 2025, raising hopes the country may have peaked ahead of its 2030 target.

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How decades of hidden innovations made solar power affordable

The breakthroughs went beyond technology, spanning policy, software and more efficient installation processes.

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Vatican strikes solar farm deal to become first carbon neutral state

A controversial radio site north of Rome is set to become a solar farm as the Vatican pushes its green transition.

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Is wind power really a ‘con job’? Fact-checking Trump’s latest claims

US President Donald Trump renewed his criticism of wind energy during a visit to Scotland, calling turbines ugly, costly, and harmful to wildlife.

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Solar is now 41% cheaper than fossil fuels, UN report shows

The global switch to renewable energy has passed a “positive tipping point”, according to two United Nations reports released on Tuesday.

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Solar becomes EU’s largest electricity source for the first time

The Netherlands and Greece were the top solar record setters, while wind power also hit new highs in May and June.

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Shell says it’s not in talks to acquire BP as takeover rumours swirl

BP’s share price jumped on the speculation that it could be acquired by Shell, following a report in the Wall Street Journal.

Ecotech

World’s largest sand battery starts slashing emissions in Finnish town

The 15 metres wide battery can store a month's heat demand in summer - how does it work?

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EU uses record-low energy amid efficiency gains and renewables surge

The EU's gross available energy fell by 4.1% in 2023, but Europe is now doing more with less. Renewables now supply 19.5% of energy, with Nordic countries leading the transition.

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EU says it is ‘well on track’ to reach 2030 emissions target

Belgium, Estonia and Poland were also singled out for not submitting their NECPs and were urged to “do so without delay”.

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What is stalling Europe's transition to renewable electricity?

Over 1,700 gigawatts of renewable energy projects across 16 countries are stuck in the queue to be connected to the electricity grid.

Ecotech

What happened to the dream of a European supergrid?

In the wake of the widespread power outage in Spain and Portugal, experts revisit the case for a supergrid across Europe.

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Europeans don’t trust Trump or Putin to supply energy, poll shows

People in Europe believe their countries should prioritise investment in domestic renewable energy over imported fossil fuels.

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YIMBY: Are community benefits the secret to Europe’s green transition?

Most Europeans support the shift to renewable energy, but translating that into support for actual projects on the ground isn’t easy.